The photographic strategy in We English focuses on a broad and intimate portrayal of English identity through social rituals and everyday moments. Simon Roberts captures both communal gatherings and solitary interactions, using a thoughtful visual approach that reveals the subtleties of national character within public and rural settings.

The themes explore collective leisure, tradition, and belonging, illustrating various ways people connect with the English landscape and with one another. The mood is reflective yet candid, with images that offer a complex view of English life beyond stereotypes, using natural light and composition that suggest a calm observation rather than commentary.

Published by Chris Boot in 2009, this 112-page photobook provides a concise yet rich series of black and white and color photographs, presenting a multifaceted narrative of England’s social fabric.